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“Bully” film to launch anti-bullying campaign

The Jesuit Basic Education Commission (JBEC), in cooperation with Solar Entertainment, is bringing the acclaimed documentary “Bully” to the Philippines. The film, directed by Lee Hirsch, will have a limited theatrical run in November, after the by-invitation premiere on November 13, 6:30 PM, at Robinson’s Galleria Cinema 4. 

The film focuses on the alarming rise in bullying faced by teenage students in America. It chronicles the experiences of victims in high schools in Georgia, Iowa, Texas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, focusing on the cases of Tyler Long and Ty Smalley, both of which tragically ended in suicide. 

JBEC will use this powerful documentary to launch the anti-bullying campaign, “Not in Our School,” endorsed by the popular sportsman, Chris Tiu.  The advocacy is aligned with the DepEd’s Child Protection Policy which seeks to defend the student from any form of abuse, including bullying. In light of recent local and international headlines about bullying, this film can be a timely wake-up call for all involved: parents, teachers, administrators, and especially students. 

REEL DEAL: A Good Day To Die Hard TRAILER

Bruce Willis returns in his most iconic role as John McClane - the “real” hero with the skills and attitude to always be the last man standing. This time the take-no-prisoners cop is really in the wrong place at the wrong time after traveling to Moscow to help his estranged son Jack. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.

 "A Good Day to Die Hard” opens February 13 in theaters nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Five steps to happily ever after on beTV this November!

Step 1: Matchmaking. Patti Stinger is a third generation matchmaker and founder and CEO of the Millionaire’s Club, an exclusive service designed to match successful men with their prospective wives. Helping millionaires find their true love is Patti's office team, which includes Destin, her office manager and right-hand man; Chelsea, the Vice President of Matchmaking and Alison, Millionaires Club Rep in Sales. Find out if and how Patti can help her elite pool of millionaire clients find true love based on a database of women holding some of nature's most coveted characteristics: beauty, brains, and class. Catch the Millionaire Matchmaker on November 10 and 11, at 7:20pm only on beTV.

Step 2: Dating. Is love blind? This is what Dating in the Dark, a unique alternative series on beTV will try to answer this on November 10 and 11 at 4:00pm. Looks are taken out of the equation as three men and three women, who are all looking for love, get to know each other in total darkness. And after days of dating in the “darkroom”, the participants will select the one member of the opposite sex that they want to see revealed in the light. Will there be a second date—this time, in person, in daylight? Find out on Dating in the Dark, only on beTV.

Kapuso Milyoradyo winner receives one million peso grand prize

Kapuso Milyoradyo winner Larry C. Escobar received his one million peso grand prize from GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon and RGMA President and COO Mike C. Enriquez on October 18.

Escobar, a former OFW and an avid listener of DZBB, said that he will put his winnings in the bank, and also share a portion of it with his family.

Also present were (from left) RGMA Senior Area Manager and DWLS-FM Program Director Glenn F. Allona, DZBB News Director Norilyn D. Temblor, Escobar’s mother Angelina Escobar, and RGMA COO and Operations Consultant Butch V. Gonzales.

GMA Network strengthens weekend block with new programming lineup

GMA Network further intensifies its Saturday and Sunday afternoon and primetime blocks with a bigger and bolder programming schedule beginning October 27 and 28.

On Saturday, October 27, the country’s well-loved and longest running noontime show, “Eat Bulaga”, continues to bring laughter and surprises to viewers at 11:30AM. Afterwards, a totally exciting, totally exclusive, and totally explosive episode of “Startalk” follows at 2:45pm with the live guesting of Temptation of Wife’s Primetime Queen Marian Rivera and Dennnis Trillo.

The country’s pioneering wish-granting public service program “Wish Ko Lang”, hosted by Vicky Morales, continues to help the less-fortunate, reunite families and loved ones, and  treat die-hard fans to a quality time with their celebrity icons as it moves back to its original timeslot at 4:15pm. “24 Oras Weekend”, anchored by Jiggy Manicad and Pia Arcangel, shortly comes next at 5:15pm with the rundown of the day’s most pressing issues and a recap of the week that was.

Marvin Agustin bags Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Dreams do come true for every Juan. Marvin Agustin did not imagine being in the roster of the most powerful and influential names in business and economy having won the 2012 Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year of the SGV Foundation. Held at the Awards Banquet in Makati Shangrila Hotel last week, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year annually recognizes individuals who have shown exemplary extraordinary passion, vision and conviction that led respective businesses to success. 

Marvin Agustin shared the limelight among the finalists named; Raul M. Ang, President of Maxima Machineries Incorporated, Jaime I. Ayala, President and CEO of Hybrid Social Solutions, Inc.(HSSI), Antonette P. De Guzman and Carolina S. Osteria, Managing Directors, ACM Landholdings Inc., Venus C. Genson, CEO and President Art N’ Nature Manufacturing Corporation, Raoul Roberto P. Goco, Executive Chef and Owner Cyma Greek Taverna Co., Ronald P. Guzman M.D., Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines, Raphael T. Juan, President Centro Manufacturing Corporation, Amelia D. Manas, Founding President and CEO Bruno’s Services Corporation, Nelson C. Par and Siu Ping Par PR Gaz Franchising Corporation, Jose Victor Paterno President and CEO Philippine SEven Corporation, Edwin M. Salonga Chairperson and Mariel Vincent A. Rapisura President and CEO Social Enterprise Development Partnership Inc., (SEDPI), Raphael Lim Soon President North Park Noodle House, Jonathan O. Suy, General Manager, Jomaray Pulp Packaging Industries, Toomanny Tan President and CEO, Filipino Entrepreneurs and Resources Network (FERN) Inc., Willy Tee Ten President and Dealer Principal of Autohub Group of Companies and Dennis A. Uy, President and CEO of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc., 

HEALTHY LYF: Flawless Goes More Digital

Flawless has been providing quality skin care to celebrities and even to even to ordinary Filipinos which provides a extraordinary service and quality with skin care and aesthetics services. In fact, I had my first facial experience  with their flagship SM Megamall branch. And last year, I also had another session which was featured in a post. 

With names like Lorna Tolentino, Richard Gutierrez  Iza Calzado and Enzo Pineda as some of their big family of endorsers made them talk of the town. And they have also expanded new services and even made skin care programs with high quality products that makes sure the effectiveness and results for their clients.

This year, with another anniversary just around the corner for Flawless, they have also excerting efforts with their digital presence with their online magazine FLAUNT and their new interactive website. I also took the Flawless Challenge so see how effective their products are. So far I've tried them for days and hope to see visible results soon! It's time to go FLAWLESS!